Benefits of utilising a Customs bonded warehouse

REX system - A boost for business

Jun 22, 2017

Have you heard of ‘Rex’? Possibly not. But if your business is involved in the export of goods to GSP beneficiary countries, or exports to Canada, then registering for REX (the Registered Exporter System) could make it easier for you to do business.

8 key considerations in choosing a freight provider

May 31, 2017

Every successful business involved in import or export needs a reliable supply chain. So just what should you be looking for when choosing a freight forwarding partner to ensure that your supply chain needs are met?

Counting the costs of counterfeit goods

Apr 21, 2017

Not limited to any one industry, unscrupulous manufacturers are producing a wide range of counterfeit goods to sell onto unsuspecting consumers and buyers for resale. Whilst you may think that you are getting a bargain when purchasing these products, they could actually end up costing you money, or sometimes more….

Seven myths of export

What’s on the horizon for ocean freight technology?

Mar 23, 2017

According to the Royal Institute of Naval Architects, crewless smaller vessels are expected to be in use in three to five years, with larger merchant ships, those carrying oil and heavier cargo, arriving in 10 to 15 years. Some manufacturers behind the development of these vessels believe that they may be in service even sooner.

So who is involved in the development of these vessels, and what are the benefits?

Apprenticeships - Why should you consider a career in logistics?

Mar 6, 2017

There are a wide range of job roles that you can pursue in the freight and logistics industry, so if you're looking for a varied career in an industry that impacts on each and everyone of us everyday, read on....

Ten things to expect from your courier partner

The international trade of plants and animals

Feb 23, 2017

The trade of endangered species such as ivory from elephants and whales for food has been well documented, but did you know that there are thousands of other animals and plants for which there are trade restrictions?

Made in China: Maybe not anymore

Jan 11, 2017

Over the past two decades, a cheap labour force and lesser working regulations than Western competitors has enabled China to build its economic empire through the mass production of toys, textiles and electronics, but what does the future hold for this iconic nation?